IT Knowledgebase Articles

This article provides a comprehensive guide for IT Pros on why Microsoft is replacing the MSOnline and AzureAD PowerShell modules, and what it means for their current PowerShell scripts, and how best to migrate to the new modules. Microsoft announced the retirement and deprecation of the MSOnline and AzureAD PowerShell modules back in the middle…

This blog post will cover the Microsoft-supported Connect-SPOService cmdlet. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process, from verifying prerequisites to connecting to SharePoint Online in your PowerShell session and empowering you with standard cmdlets. I’ll also touch on some automation tips. What is Connect-SPOService Connect-SPOService is used to establish a connection with SharePoint…

The Windows System Assessment Tool (WinSAT) is a benchmarking tool built into Microsoft Windows, not that you would know it if you went searching for it! The underlying WinSAT commands originally powered the Windows Experience Index (WEI), popular in Windows Vista, and removed with Windows 7. Nevertheless, this powerful disk assessment, memory assessment and CPU…

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is changing the game for organizations looking to provide secure, flexible, and scalable remote work environments. With multi-session Windows 11 (AVD supports lots of Windows versions, actually), deep integration with Microsoft 365, and robust security options, AVD allows IT pros to manage virtual desktops with greater control and efficiency than ever…

The T-SQL ALTER TABLE statement is used to modify the structure of a table. Using the T-SQL ALTER TABLE statement you can add new columns, delete columns, change the data type of existing columns, or create indexes or constraints. ALTER TABLE can also reassign and rebuild partitions and/or disable and enable constraints and data compression….

Are you looking to get your hands on the latest Windows Server 2025 ISO for evaluation or deployment? In this blog post, we’ll walk you through three easy methods to download the Windows Server 2025 ISO: from the Microsoft Evaluation Center, from the M365 Admin Center website, and from the Windows Insider program website. Whether…

Navigating Group Policy issues can be challenging in an Active Directory environment, but the gpresult command is a powerful tool for diagnosing and resolving these problems. This article helps you to effectively use gpresult to troubleshoot Group Policy information, ensuring your system configurations are applied correctly and efficiently. Using GPResult for Basic Troubleshooting Let me…

Windows Autopilot is a cloud-based deployment and provisioning service that simplifies setting up new devices. It ensures devices are configured with the right security policies, settings, and applications the moment the user logs in for the first time. With Windows Autopilot, IT professionals can: The end of device imaging For decades, device provisioning and deployment…

In an era dominated by data breaches and rising concerns over digital privacy, the Internet of Things (IoT) often gets a bad rap. Every smart thermostat, connected fridge, and wearable device adds another node in a sprawling network that seems more vulnerable than ever. Yet, beneath this web of perceived risks lies a surprising ally…

Microsoft Azure Key Vault provides a centralized, secure, and scalable solution to store and manage cryptographic keys and secrets. With built-in integration across the Azure ecosystem, Key Vault simplifies access control, reduces security risks, and helps organizations comply with regulatory standards. What is Azure Key Vault? Azure Key Vault is a cloud-based service that enables…